Jan
GoodWildlife: Warm conditions and resident wildlife make January a good month for a Mara safari.
Warm conditions and resident wildlife make January a good month for a Mara safari.
Saruni Eagle View
Maasai Mara, Kenya · Community conservancy
Lodge describes itself as: Luxury. Self-declared by the lodge, not an official grade.Tented camp
Mid-range · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
Photo: Saruni Basecamp · Source ↗
All inclusive (AI)
All meals, Soft drinks and 14 more
11 tents
Guest Tent, Family Tent 1, Family Tent – Detached
All ages welcome
Family rooms available
By air
20 min from Naboisho Olseki Airstrip
Wi-Fi in rooms
Solar power
From about A$860
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Saruni Eagle View
Saruni Eagle View sits above the Koiyaki plains in Kenya’s community-owned Mara Naboisho Conservancy. Raised tents have private viewing decks, while the family options connect separate en-suite tents with private terraces. A waterhole and salt lick below camp attract giraffes, hippos and elephants, giving time in the lounge a wildlife-watching purpose of its own. Shared day and night drives, sundowners and guided walking safaris form part of the stay. Between outings, guests can use the communal plunge pool or visit the Maasai Wellness Spa. Daily conservation fees support the conservancy and its Maasai landowners.
“A good fit for travellers who want wildlife watching to continue between drives, with waterhole views, a communal plunge pool and family tents linked by private terraces.”
Best for
FamiliesLeisure
Known for
What you can expect to see
GiraffeHippoElephantPredators
An elevated outlook over a waterhole and salt lick frequented by giraffes, hippos and elephants, with predator sightings in Naboisho Conservancy.
Your stay
What's included
Board: All inclusive (AI)
Special offer: Stay six nights and pay for five on the Taste of Samburu and Naboisho safari: three nights at Basecamp Samburu and three at Saruni Eagle View. The remaining 2026 offer periods are November and 1-19 December, for at least two guests.
Included
- All meals
- Soft drinks
- House wines
- Selected beers
- House spirits
- Bush meals
- Picnic excursions
- Sundowners
- Selected laundry
- Return airstrip transfers
- Shared day game drives
- Night drives
- Guided walking safari
- VAT and taxes
- One 30-minute back and neck massage per room per stay
- Dining area
- Game drives
- Night drives
- Walking safaris
Not included
- Concession fees
Naboisho conservation fees are USD 130 per adult per night and USD 65 per child aged 5-16. Travel and medical insurance, including emergency evacuation cover, are required; temporary Flying Doctors cover is charged separately.
Optional extras (at a cost)
- Park fees
- Drinks
- Gratuities
Premium spirits, wines, Champagne and beers cost extra. Optional extras include National Reserve excursions, additional treatments, Maasai village visits, a private vehicle and guide, and late departure with an extra lunch. Gratuities are discretionary.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Bar
- Lounge
- Curio shop
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- Tea and coffee
- Private deck
- En-suite bathroom
- In-room WiFi
- Safe
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Guest Tent9 at camp · King-size or twin beds, Indoor shower, Sunken bathtub, Bio-flush toilet, Private deck
- Family Tent 11 at camp · Two separate en-suite tents, Private entrances, Connecting private terrace, King-size or twin beds, Indoor shower, Sunken bathtub, Private verandahs, In-room Wi-Fi
- Family Tent – Detached1 at camp · Two separate en-suite tents, Private entrances, Connecting private terrace, King-size or twin beds, Indoor shower, Sunken bathtub, Private verandahs, In-room Wi-Fi
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Naboisho Olseki Airstrip
- 20 min transfer
- Saruni Eagle View
- How you arrive
- By air · 20 min from Naboisho Olseki Airstrip
- Transfers
- Road access requires a 4x4 vehicle; the drive from Nairobi takes five hours. Naboisho Olseki Airstrip is around 20 minutes from camp by road.
- Luggage
- 15 kg per person
Good to know
Before you book
- Children
- All ages welcome. Family rooms available
- Power
- Solar power
- Malaria
- Seasonal malaria risk. Ask your doctor about prevention.
- Minimum stay
- 2 nights
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Good
- February: Good
- March: Good
- April: Green season
- May: Green season
- June: Good
- July: Dry season, best game viewing
- August: Dry season, best game viewing
- September: Dry season, best game viewing
- October: Dry season, best game viewing
- November: Green season
- December: Good
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Good
- Green season
Month-by-month notes
Feb
GoodWildlife: Warm weather continues, with resident wildlife throughout the Mara ecosystem.
Warm weather continues, with resident wildlife throughout the Mara ecosystem.
Mar
GoodWildlife: Early March brings warm weather; rainfall increases as the rainy season approaches.
Early March brings warm weather; rainfall increases as the rainy season approaches.
Apr
Green seasonWildlife: The long rains usually begin in mid-April, bringing greener landscapes.
The long rains usually begin in mid-April, bringing greener landscapes.
May
Green seasonWildlife: Long rains bring green landscapes, abundant wildlife and more plains game.
Long rains bring green landscapes, abundant wildlife and more plains game.
Jun
GoodWildlife: The dry season begins, drawing animals to waterholes and river banks.
The dry season begins, drawing animals to waterholes and river banks.
Jul
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: The Great Migration reaches the Mara ecosystem; timing varies from year to year.
The Great Migration reaches the Mara ecosystem; timing varies from year to year.
Aug
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Migration herds add to the Mara ecosystem’s resident wildlife during the dry season.
Migration herds add to the Mara ecosystem’s resident wildlife during the dry season.
Sep
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Migration viewing continues in the Mara ecosystem, with fewer visitors than earlier in the season.
Migration viewing continues in the Mara ecosystem, with fewer visitors than earlier in the season.
Oct
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Migration herds remain into October in some years; this is also a good period for resident wildlife.
Migration herds remain into October in some years; this is also a good period for resident wildlife.
Nov
Green seasonWildlife: The short rains generally arrive around mid-November, greening the landscape.
The short rains generally arrive around mid-November, greening the landscape.
Dec
GoodWildlife: Green scenery provides habitat for migratory birds and newborn animals.
Green scenery provides habitat for migratory birds and newborn animals.
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.